Discover how Birmingham's innovative approach to school attendance has propelled local schools into the national spotlight, with dramatic improvements placing them among the country's most enhanced educational institutions.
Major educational reforms are coming to UK schools in 2025. Discover how maths, science, and foundation subjects will transform your child's learning experience.
Labour's Shadow Chancellor unveils ambitious plan to tackle the attendance crisis, fund mental health support in schools, and scrap 'outdated' VAT breaks for private schools to create a fairer education system.
A devastating fire has ripped through a Midlands sports facility, prompting a significant emergency response and subsequent arrest as authorities investigate the suspicious incident.
Folkestone Academy gears up to host the prestigious Rotary Young Chef competition, where Kent's most promising student chefs will battle for culinary supremacy and showcase their creative talents.
Discover the revolutionary Birmingham school where traditional hierarchies are flipped and students drive their own educational journey in one of Britain's most unique learning environments.
A serious multi-vehicle collision involving multiple lorries has closed the M6 in both directions near Birmingham, leaving one man with life-threatening injuries and causing major travel disruption across the Midlands.
Severe collision on M6 between J3 and J4 brings traffic to standstill with emergency services on scene. Motorists face lengthy delays during Tuesday morning commute.
Young artists from Milford Haven School showcase their creative brilliance in a stunning exhibition at Pembrokeshire's renowned Torch Theatre
Valence School in Westerham celebrates a landmark victory at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025, recognised for their innovative mental health initiatives and comprehensive student support programmes.
Criminals across the Midlands are living the high life with luxury holidays, designer clothes and private jet flights - all paid for by their illegal drug empires. Police reveal how organised crime groups are flaunting their wealth while communities suffe
From traditional carveries to gastropub gems, we reveal the West Midlands establishments serving the most spectacular Sunday roasts that locals can't stop raving about.
Discover the most spectacular Bonfire Night celebrations across the West Midlands for 2025. From Birmingham to Wolverhampton, find dates, locations and family-friendly activities for an unforgettable Guy Fawkes Night.
Severe disruption on M54 after serious multi-vehicle collision near Telford. Emergency services rush to scene as motorists face lengthy delays and diversions. Latest traffic updates.
The mysterious vanishing of multi-millionaire Kevin Fagan remains an unsolved enigma five years after he vanished without trace from his Midlands home.
The latest Real Schools Guide 2025 has unveiled the top-performing secondary schools across the Midlands, with several institutions achieving outstanding results in education quality and student development.
Discover which West Midlands communities have been named among the best places to live in 2025, from picturesque villages to thriving market towns offering exceptional quality of life.
Major transport boost for West Midlands as five new bus services launch, connecting communities and improving travel options across the region with enhanced frequency and extended operating hours.
Two men have been sentenced after police uncovered a massive cannabis cultivation operation in Birmingham worth over £1.2 million, marking one of the region's largest drug busts this year.
Frustration mounts as the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension encounters significant setbacks, pushing completion to late 2025 and raising concerns about escalating costs and traffic disruption.
West Midlands Police release disturbing CCTV showing young children handling and igniting fireworks in residential areas, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire services.
Discover the revolutionary Birmingham school where exotic animals including meerkats, sugar gliders and bearded dragons are transforming education and student wellbeing
Dramatic video captures dangerous fireworks attack on busy Midlands street as police launch urgent investigation into reckless endangerment.
West Midlands Police reveal shocking details of highly organised criminal networks targeting luxury vehicles across the region, with keyless car theft becoming the weapon of choice for sophisticated gangs.
A major £20 million investment is set to transform the Black Country into a pioneering hub for sustainable technologies and digital innovation, creating new opportunities for businesses and residents across the Midlands.
Discover how a Yorkshire homebuilder is making a real difference in the community by donating hundreds of books to a local school library and rewarding young artistic talent through a creative competition.
Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 36-year-old Michael O'Connor, who vanished from his Birmingham home over a week ago. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information.
Historic railway stations return after 60-year absence, transforming transport links and reconnecting communities across the Black Country with stunning new facilities.
Explore why the historic market town of Ludlow has been named one of Britain's finest places to visit, from its medieval architecture to award-winning food scene and vibrant community spirit.
West Midlands Labour leaders launch scathing attack on Mayor Andy Street's bus service reforms, warning of 'managed decline' and devastating impacts on vulnerable communities across the region.